# KS Lemon Starrburst

Also known as KSLS, Lemon Starrburst, Lemon Starburst, Khang Starr Lemon StarrBurst.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

KS Lemon Starrburst is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Texas, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 221,010 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is citrus, fruity, lemon, floral, sweet. Used for Ideal for citrus-forward hot sauces, tropical salsas, powders, jerk-style marinades, pickling. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 8.8 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 221,010 SHU · Lab-verified
  Malak Alghamdi, Thirumurugan Rathinasabapathy, Slavko Komarnytsky (2025) Int. J. Mol. Sci. · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/ijms26104916
  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26104916

- 100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Scoville Canada
  https://scovillecanada.com/products/ks-lemon-starburst

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mack's Peppers
  https://mackspeppers.com/products/ks-lemon-starrburst-ksls

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2024) Spicy Riff Shot Sauce
  https://spicyriffshotsauce.ca/shop/khang-starr-lemon-starrburst-seeds/

- 100,000–200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2024) Scoville Republic
  https://scovillerepublic.com/product/ks-lemon-starrburst-chilli-seeds/

- 100,000–200,000 SHU · Unverified
  (2023) Pepper Geek
  https://peppergeek.com/khang-starr-lemon-starrburst-pepper/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Detailed overview of creation, appearance, heat estimates, flavor and growing notes](https://peppergeek.com/khang-starr-lemon-starrburst-pepper/)
- [In-depth tasting review covering aroma, flavor, heat perception and pod structure](https://pepperdiaries.com/lemon-starrburst-pepper-review/)
- [Reputable seed catalog listing with plant height, pod size, days to harvest and SHU range](https://pepperjoe.com/products/lemon-starrburst-pepper-seeds)
- [Refining Fire Chiles product page confirming cross, shape, productivity and heat relative to Scotch Bonnet](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/lemon-starrburst-pepper/)
- [Seed seller confirmation of breeder, parents and heat comparable to Bahamian Goat/habanero types](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ks-lemon-starrburst)

## FAQ
### How hot is KS Lemon Starrburst?

Capsi’s sourced range is 221,010 SHU (Lab-verified). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does KS Lemon Starrburst taste like?

Bright citrusy and fruity with pronounced sweet lemon notes, tropical fruit, and subtle floral undertones; clean and smooth without bitterness.

### How do I grow KS Lemon Starrburst?

KS Lemon Starrburst: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for KS Lemon Starrburst?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-lemon-starrburst
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data